Today I am thankful for my awesome family, fabulous friends and wonderful fiancé. I am forever thankful to have so many amazing people in my life. I also couldn't be more thankful for finding such a comfortable and perfect-for-us home. 2012 has been the Year of the Condo - searching, buying, moving, getting settled, starting... Continue Reading →
mashed potatoes, times three!
Even though Thanksgiving is over, my love for the side dishes is never-ending! So, as promised, here are my test kitchen mashed potato recipes. I decided to triple the fun and divided three pounds of potatoes into three sets of one pound each and pared down ingredients to test out different flavors. The 1-pound recipes... Continue Reading →
thanksgiving feast
On Thanksgiving, I can usually live without the turkey. It's really the sides that I live for. Today's feast was a huge exception. The texture of the turkey was the most tender and delicious I have ever tasted and the sides were perfectly seasoned. I jump-started my appetite this morning with a piping hot slice... Continue Reading →
thanksgiving week: mashed potato heaven!
Ever since I can remember, side dishes have always been my favorite part of Thanksgiving dinner. Turkey is great, but I can totally bypass it and thrive on a big, heaping plates of carbs. The “perfect bite” for me consists of equal amounts of mashed potatoes, stuffing and cranberry sauce [oh yes, the canned kind].... Continue Reading →